Knee, Ankylosis at 50% VA Disability Rating

Common questions about 50% for Knee, Ankylosis

How much does a 50% VA rating for Knee, Ankylosis pay?

A single veteran rated 50% for Knee, Ankylosis receives $1,132.90 per month ($13,594.80/year) under the 2026 VA rates, effective December 1, 2025. VA disability compensation is tax-free. With a spouse and one child, the monthly amount is $1,322.90.

What does it take to get a 50% rating for Knee, Ankylosis?

Ankylosis in flexion between 20° and 45°.

What's the difference between 50% and 60% for Knee, Ankylosis?

50%: The knee is fused bent somewhere between 20 and 45 degrees. 60%: The knee is fused bent at 45 degrees or more, which is the worst position the code recognises.

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 50%?

Yes. If a condition like Hip Pain is service-connected as secondary to Knee, Ankylosis, the VA combines both ratings using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25), which can produce a combined rating higher than 50% alone.